Over 2.5 goals at Sassuolo vs Leece 3/5 for Saturday’s Serie A matchup

Competition: Serie A

Market: Over 2.5 goals

Odds: 3/5 @ Bet 365

In a contest that could prove to be a lively encounter on Saturday evening, a free-scoring Sassuolo will host Leece from behind closed doors this weekend.

Starting with the hosts, continuing on what has been an outstanding free-scoring run of form, Sassuolo have a reputation for their high-scoring encounters. In their 29 Serie A matches this season, they have recorded 10 wins, seven draws, and 12 defeats, scoring 51 and conceding 50 in return. With a points tally of 37, they open the weekend fixtures in 12th and sat just two points adrift of breaking into the top half of the standings. It should also be noted that no side outside of the European positions holds a better-attacking record than Sassuolo. As for their recent run of results, Saturday’s hosts have lost just two of their last 10 Serie A matchups and it is also worth highlighting that each of their last five contests on the bounce have seen over 2.5 goals by the final whistle.

As for the visitors, continuing on what has been a woeful run of form, Leece find themselves in the midst of a real relegation crisis. In their 29 Serie A matches this season, they have recorded six wins, seven draws, and 16 defeats, scoring 36 and conceding 66 in return. Along with being sat one-point adrift in the relegation zone, it should also be noted that Leece comfortably hold the worst defensive record in the division. As for their previous run of results, Saturday’s guests have lost their last five Serie A matches on the bounce and have conceded a staggering 21 goals on that losing run. It is also worth highlighting that out of their seven away contests across all formats, all bar one of those appearances have seen over 2.5 goals by the final whistle.

Bet: Over 2.5 goals at Sassuolo vs Leece 3/5 for Saturday’s Serie A matchup @ Bet 365